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Mushroom drug fights aggressive prostate cancer.
A new study has found that a common antifungal medication, Terbinafin, may be effective in treating aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers at the University Hospital of
Coffee Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Cafestol, a compound found in coffee, has been found to increase the amount of lipids (fats) in the blood. This means that people with high
Rare Critical Side Effects of Covid-19 Vaccination
The Covid-19 vaccines BNT162b2 from Biontech/Pfizer and mRNA-1273 from Moderna have been found to cause only rare critical side effects, with no deaths attributed to
COVID-19 Vaccine Reduces Hospital Risk
A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Edinburgh has found that the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine reduces the risk of
Tax on fatty foods for better nutrition?
A number of countries are considering implementing a tax on high-fat foods, but the effectiveness of such a measure in improving dietary habits is a
Diabetes medication improves weight loss
Semaglutide, a diabetes medication, has achieved record-breaking results in a clinical trial for weight loss. The manufacturer has now applied for approval as a treatment
20.6 Million Years Lost to Covid-19
A recent study conducted by the Imperial College London has revealed that Covid-19 and indirect deaths have caused up to 38% excess mortality in Europe.
European Hair Ages Fastest
The natural aging process of hair varies greatly depending on a person’s ethnicity. Researchers from Boston University, led by Mayra Maymone, have conducted a detailed
Caffeine alters brain structures
Regular caffeine consumption has been found to reduce the volume of gray matter in the brain and the hippocampus, a region of the brain that
20% Reduction in Body Fat with Medication
A groundbreaking study has found that the monoclonal antibody Bimagrumab can significantly reduce body fat in obese patients with type 2 diabetes. The study, conducted
